Career opportunities

Commission as a Second Lieutenant

Once you commission, you will enter the Army as a Second Lieutenant in one the 17 basic branches or specialties. You can serve either full time on active duty or part time in the US Army Reserve or Army National Guard.

Benefits for an active duty commissioned officer

Salary and benefits of over $50,000/year

Full medical and dental coverage

Fast upward mobility

Wide range of job opportunities and assignments worldwide

Viable Retirement Plan

Benefits for a reserve commissioned officer

Supplemental income and secondary career

Flexibility in choosing your specialty and assignments

Wide range of job opportunities

Establish connections between your military and private communities

Ability to enhance your career in the private sector or do something entirely different from your “day” job